A patient is being treated for a severe fungal infection with amphotericin B. What is the length of treatment for this patient?
A) 1–2 weeks
B) 3–6 weeks
C) 4–12 weeks
D) 15–18 weeks
C
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Before administering an antitussive to a client, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply
A) Temperature B) Sputum presence C) Type of cough D) Bowel sounds E) Heart sounds
Prior to an MRI, the patient asks why there is so much concern about metal objects and the MRI machine. The nurse's best explanation is that the MRI machine will (select all that ap-ply):
1. cause metal objects to spark, like in a microwave. 2. deactivate the battery in a pacemaker. 3. cause metal to heat up and burn the patient. 4. not transmit clear data if metal is present. 5. attract any metal into the MRI chamber.
A patient admitted with seizures is diagnosed with a perforated nasal septum. The nurse realizes that this patient most likely has abused which substance?
1. Cocaine 2. Marijuana 3. Alcohol 4. Barbiturates
The client with hypertension is started on verapamil (Isoptin). What teaching does the nurse provide for this client?
A. Encourages foods high in potassium B. Monitors for irregular pulse C. Monitors for muscle cramping D. Teaches the client to avoid grapefruit juice